About
Washington State University Faculty and Staff
Birgitte Ahring

Research Interests: Renewable energy and applied biotechnology, anaerobic bacteria, and renewable products from lignocellulosic biomass
Amir Ameli

Research Interests: Nanocellular and microcellular foams; bioplastic and biocomposite foams; composite and foam manufacturing technologies; conductive polymer composites; multifunctional composite foams for electromagnetic, thermal, and acoustic insulation; and application development of composite foams
Shulin Chen

Research Interests: Process and systems for biomass processing and bioconversion of renewable feedstocks to biochemical and biofuels
Nick Engdahl

Research Interests: Transport of dissolved and particulate contaminants in the hydrologic systems, long-term environmental fate of micro-plastic fibers, residence time of pollutants, risk assessment/mitigation, and site cleanup and remediation
Karl Englund

Research Interests: Wood and natural fiber composites, polymer processing with natural fiber reinforcement, and natural fiber composite properties
Manuel Garcia-Pérez

Research Interests: Thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic materials and conversion of pyrolytic oil fractions into biofuels and chemicals. Bio-char characterization and uses. Bio-refinery systems analysis. Development of polymeric materials from products of biomass thermal depolymerization
Hanwu Lei

Research Interests: Thermochemical and chemical conversions of renewable biomass to bioproducts, chemicals, and biofuels; catalysis and bioprocess of biomass and plant materials including biomass clean fractionation for cellulose and lignin, protein separation, aromatics and phenolics used for thermoplastics and adhesives
Hongfei Lin

Research Interests: Catalyst Synthesis and Application; Catalytic Conversion of biomass; CO2 Reduction; Renewable Hydrogen Production; Fuel Cell Electrocatalysis; Advanced Functional Nanomaterials; Photocatalysis
Hang Liu

Research Interests: Development of biobased polymeric materials for biomaterials and protective apparatus and structure-property analysis of polymeric materials
Armando McDonald

Research Interests: Biobased composite materials, fiber modifications, and product prototype development and synthesis of carbohydrate, protein, and polyphenolic based polymers for use as thermoplastics and adhesives
Somayeh Nassiri

Research Interests: Cementitious materials, multiscale characterizing and modeling, environmentally clean smart additives for cement systems, design and construction of concrete flatwork/pavements
Pizhong Qiao

Research Interests: Advanced polymer composite materials in civil infrastructure, mechanics of composite materials and structures, smart composites and structures, and fracture of bonded interfaces
Shyam Sablani

Research Interests: Polymeric packaging for advanced food technologies and engineering nanoparticle interactions with plant surfaces
Lloyd Smith

Research Interests: Multi-axial characterization of composite materials, damage and failure modeling, environmental degradation of polymer composites, and sports science
Jinwu Wang

Research Interests: Biobased resin and composites development
Mike Wolcott

Research Interests: Composite material development, extrusion processing, viscoelasticity and rheology, adhesion, and anisotropic elasticity
Travis Woodland

Research Interests: Business development, intellectual property, and corporate relations
Junna Xin

Research Interests: Synthesis and characterization of polymers
Vikram Yadama (Center Co-Director)

Research Interests: Mechanics of wood and wood composites; modeling of engineered wood composites, structure and behavior; behavior of wood joints; and industrial extension and outreach in forest products
Bin Yang

Research Interests: Biomass pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and conversion technologies that accelerate commercial application of biomass processing to cellulosic and lignin fuels and biobased products.
Jinwen Zhang

Research Interests: Synthesis, processing, and application development of biobased polymer materials; polymer toughening and reinforcing; structure and properties of polymer blends and composites; and polymer foaming and fiber spinning technologies
Xiao Zhang

Research Interests: Chemical and biochemical conversion of plant carbohydrates and lignin to renewable biomaterials, chemicals and biofuels
Katie Zhong

Research Interests: Nanocomposites and multifunctional materials, aerospace materials and composites, composite manufacturing technology, biomaterials and processing, and renewable energy materials